How many renters in Palatine Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.9% (±4.7 points) of renting households in Palatine Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.9% (±4.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.8% (±4.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.5% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Palatine Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Palatine Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±2.6 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.4% (±2.8 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.8% (±3.3 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±2.6 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±2.2 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.8% (±4.2 points) | 39.9% | 39.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Palatine Township against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Palatine Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.9% (±4.7 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.8% (±4.2 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.5% (±1.7 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,789 (±$5,607) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,618 (±$46) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Palatine Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cook County (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Palatine Township ranks 82 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 836 of 2,503.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Palatine Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine Township | — | 48.9% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Palatine | 1.1 mi | 53.4% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inverness | 1.9 mi | 0.0% (±90.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rolling Meadows | 3.2 mi | 44.1% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Park | 4.0 mi | 59.1% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington | 4.3 mi | 34.0% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
| Arlington Heights | 4.3 mi | 40.1% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Kildeer | 4.9 mi | 60.0% (±92.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Barrington | 5.0 mi | 30.0% (±72.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Barrington, IL (34.0%), Arlington Heights, IL (40.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Kenilworth | 50.0% (±88.5 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Hoffman Estates | 49.2% (±9.7 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Niles | 49.2% (±11.0 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Lemont Township | 49.2% (±21.5 points) |
| 80 | Proviso Township | 49.1% (±4.7 points) |
| 81 (tie) | Lyons Township | 48.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 81 (tie) | Palatine Township | 48.9% (±4.7 points) |
| 83 | Tinley Park | 48.8% (±8.3 points) |
| 84 | Oak Lawn | 48.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 85 | Hickory Hills | 48.5% (±14.1 points) |
| 86 (tie) | Chicago | 48.4% (±0.8 points) |
| 86 (tie) | Evergreen Park | 48.4% (±16.1 points) |
| 88 | Park Forest | 48.1% (±11.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 148 places in Cook County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Palatine Township
Are renters in Palatine Township rent-burdened?
48.9% of renting households in Palatine Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Palatine Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Palatine Township, IL spends 29.5% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palatine township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palatine township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palatine township, Cook County, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Palatine township, Cook County, Illinois (county subdivision:57238, in state:17 county:031).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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